Where This Weekend?

ICamel49 · 08-21-2007, 09:14 PM

Lakes:
East, Crescent, Lava, Gold?
Other?

Troutski · 08-21-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ICamel49

Lakes:
East, Crescent, Lava, Gold?
Other?

I will be on Hills Creek come Sunday morning....early...........and I am going to make a long day out of it....But your right you guy's should go east....

there aren't any fish on this side of the mountains...

Chuck

ICamel49 · 08-21-2007, 09:44 PM

There are more than Hills Creek fishing opportunities in Oregon!

I do have to admit, that I have seen some fine photo's of fish that have been caught recently by yourself and others from that reservoir/lake. I am leaning towards East Lake, due to the scenic area, plus I think that it will be the best opportunity to get my 6 year old grandson into some fish.

18406ej · 08-22-2007, 10:47 AM

I wish I lived near Hills Creek. A perfect day for me is to stay on the West, getting up early enough to see the sunrise at Detroit before going after the 8-10" stockers.

Troutski · 08-22-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ICamel49

There are more than Hills Creek fishing opportunities in Oregon!

I do have to admit, that I have seen some fine photo's of fish that have been caught recently by yourself and others from that reservoir/lake. I am leaning towards East Lake, due to the scenic area, plus I think that it will be the best opportunity to get my 6 year old grandson into some fish.

I do like the central Oregon lakes as much as the next person but drive time for my self to East lake/Lava lake and the rest of them is over two hours and the quality of the fish is much better on the west side of the mountain. If your into Land Locked Salmon, Rainbow, Cutthroat and the occasional Large Mouth Bass then Hills creek is just the ticket. Keep in mind this is just my opinion, their is a reason there are so many lakes in our state.....it keeps the pressure down. If we all showed up at the same lake we would probably be posting on the skunk thread.

Good luck and tight lines on your outing.

Chuck

ICamel49 · 08-27-2007, 09:47 PM

We should have gone to Hills Creek Res! Even though we caught no fish, the time spent with son and grandson was special.

Six years old grandson at the top of Paulina Peak
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/...c3ba8e.jpg?v=0

Troutski · 08-28-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ICamel49

We should have gone to Hills Creek Res! Even though we caught no fish, the time spent with son and grandson was special.

Six years old grandson at the top of Paulina Peak
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/...c3ba8e.jpg?v=0

Any time you spend with the grandson is time well spent, great picture...the fish will come. Have you ever tried Smith Res., if your interested in a day of catching instead of fishing let me know...

Chuck

ICamel49 · 08-28-2007, 08:15 PM

Chuck and/or Others:
I don't know if you have checked out the campgrounds on the Middle Fork arm of Hills Creek. If you have, can you give me a recommendation of one over the other?

ICamel49 · 08-28-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Troutski

Have you ever tried Smith Res., if your interested in a day of catching instead of fishing let me know...
Chuck

Carmen Smith? If so, it was many moons ago, but not long enough to forget how cold the water was

(I was in a float tube)

Troutski · 08-28-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ICamel49

Carmen Smith? If so, it was many moons ago, but not long enough to forget how cold the water was

(I was in a float tube)

The camp ground I would recommend is Packard Creek Camp ground, comes with a camp host and nice toilets, not sure but it looks like it has about 30 or so sites and is kept up well. I is run by Hoodoo resorts and is a fee area, nice boat ramp and the water is 71 degrees, not to mention a pretty good fishery. I am not sure how long they charge the fee for camping, this could be the last weekend they charge. I do know they charge all year for the use of the ramp. Your close to town, Oakridge. Restaurants, shopping, Pizza.....the complete gambit... Even a McDonald's. It has one of the few A&W's still around that sell PAPA burgers...Hope this helps.............

Chuck

08-21-2007, 09:14 PM	#1
ICamel49 Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philomath Posts: 26	Where This Weekend? Lakes: East, Crescent, Lava, Gold? Other? __________________ You may be right, I could be crazy

08-21-2007, 09:44 PM	#3
ICamel49 Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philomath Posts: 26	Chuck.................................. There are more than Hills Creek fishing opportunities in Oregon! I do have to admit, that I have seen some fine photo's of fish that have been caught recently by yourself and others from that reservoir/lake. I am leaning towards East Lake, due to the scenic area, plus I think that it will be the best opportunity to get my 6 year old grandson into some fish. __________________ You may be right, I could be crazy

08-22-2007, 10:47 AM	#4
18406ej Master Angler Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Keizer Posts: 473	I wish I lived near Hills Creek. A perfect day for me is to stay on the West, getting up early enough to see the sunrise at Detroit before going after the 8-10" stockers. __________________ E.J. "I am going where streams of whiskey are flowing"

08-27-2007, 09:47 PM	#6
ICamel49 Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philomath Posts: 26	Chuck - You were right We should have gone to Hills Creek Res! Even though we caught no fish, the time spent with son and grandson was special. Six years old grandson at the top of Paulina Peak http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1078/...c3ba8e.jpg?v=0 __________________ You may be right, I could be crazy

08-28-2007, 08:15 PM	#8
ICamel49 Neophyte Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Philomath Posts: 26	Packard Creek or Sand Prairie? Chuck and/or Others: I don't know if you have checked out the campgrounds on the Middle Fork arm of Hills Creek. If you have, can you give me a recommendation of one over the other? __________________ You may be right, I could be crazy

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